Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
petiolata
ID:
1306790

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Cota & Rando

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa267: 71 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319244



Common Names

  • Chamaecrista petiolata
  • Chamaecrista
  • Petiolata


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Description

Chamaecrista petiolata (also called 'Petiolate Chamaecrista', among many other common names) is a species of legume native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista petiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaecrista petiolata has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaecrista petiolata is a shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Chamaecrista petiolata

Chamaecrista petiolata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Chamaecrista petiolata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Chamaecrista petiolata?

Chamaecrista petiolata is found in the humid montane forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

What type of plant is Chamaecrista petiolata?

Chamaecrista petiolata is an evergreen shrub.

What is the flower size of Chamaecrista petiolata?

Chamaecrista petiolata has small flowers, measuring about 1 cm in diameter.

Species in the Chamaecrista genus

Chamaecrista comosa, Chamaecrista grantii, Chamaecrista kirkii, Chamaecrista nigricans, Chamaecrista stricta, Chamaecrista rotundifolia, Chamaecrista usambarensis, Chamaecrista nictitans, Chamaecrista chrysosepala, Chamaecrista didyma, Chamaecrista glischrodes, Chamaecrista hatschbachii, Chamaecrista incurvata, Chamaecrista onusta, Chamaecrista aspidiifolia, Chamaecrista bahiae, Chamaecrista calycioides, Chamaecrista chamaecristoides, Chamaecrista deeringiana, Chamaecrista desvauxii, Chamaecrista diphylla, Chamaecrista flexuosa, Chamaecrista glandulosa, Chamaecrista greggii, Chamaecrista lineata, Chamaecrista obcordata, Chamaecrista pedicellaris, Chamaecrista pilosa, Chamaecrista portoricensis, Chamaecrista pygmaea, Chamaecrista roraimae, Chamaecrista rufa, Chamaecrista serpens, Chamaecrista supplex, Chamaecrista trichopoda, Chamaecrista adiantifolia, Chamaecrista anceps, Chamaecrista aristata, Chamaecrista atroglandulosa, Chamaecrista basifolia, Chamaecrista boyanii, Chamaecrista bucherae, Chamaecrista compitalis, Chamaecrista cordistipula, Chamaecrista coriacea, Chamaecrista cuprea, Chamaecrista cavalcantina, Chamaecrista choriophylla, Chamaecrista cathartica, Chamaecrista catharticoides,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Juliana Gastaldello Rando: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rando' in the authors string.
Matheus Martins Teixeira Cota: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Cota' in the authors string.